College News

October 2024

Stewart’s Marketplace Donates to UBTech’s Titan Support Center, Supporting Student Success

2024-10-31T08:48:05-06:00

Stewart’s Marketplace Donates to UBTech’s Titan Support Center, Supporting Student Success When the Titan Support Center reached out to area businesses in need of help with stocking their shelves with food and hygiene to help students who may have to go without these necessities, Stewart’s Marketplace in Roosevelt was the first to respond. The Titan Support Center at Uintah Basin Technical College (UBTech) is a crucial resource for students on many levels. Not only does it provide a safe space, but the center also helps students with everything from academic tutoring and mental health support to accessing local resources [...]

Stewart’s Marketplace Donates to UBTech’s Titan Support Center, Supporting Student Success2024-10-31T08:48:05-06:00

Native Americans and single parents to benefit from new scholarship at UBTech

2024-10-01T09:19:11-06:00

Native Americans and single parents to benefit from new scholarship at UBTech LaRose Construction, a family-operated and Native American-owned business, is making a profound impact on the future of education in the Uintah Basin. The company has established a scholarship at UBTech, to provide educational opportunities for Native Americans and students who are single parents. LaRose Construction is the first Native American-owned company to partner with UBTech. The scholarship is open to residents of Duchesne, Daggett, and Uintah counties who self-identify as Native American tribal members or their descendants, or as single parents. It covers 100 percent of tuition, [...]

Native Americans and single parents to benefit from new scholarship at UBTech2024-10-01T09:19:11-06:00

August 2024

UBTech Excels Again at National SkillsUSA Competition

2024-08-09T12:16:51-06:00

UBTech Excels Again at National SkillsUSA Competition Once again, Uintah Basin Technical College has proven its exceptional caliber at the National SkillsUSA competition held last month in Georgia. UBTech students claimed seven national rankings, with two gold medals among them, setting new milestones at the national level. This prestigious event, which emphasizes practical skills and hands-on demonstrations, attracts participants from all over the nation, challenging them in a variety of vocational and technical disciplines. With travel expenses covered by Iowa Tanklines, UBTech proudly sent 23 state gold medalists to represent Utah in numerous skill categories. “This year was particularly [...]

UBTech Excels Again at National SkillsUSA Competition2024-08-09T12:16:51-06:00

May 2024

UBTech Titans Shine at State SkillsUSA Competition

2024-05-01T15:42:14-06:00

UBTech Titans Shine at State SkillsUSA Competition Students from Uintah Basin Technical College (UBTech) once again demonstrated their talent at the SkillsUSA Utah Leadership and Skills Conference, with an impressive display of skill and dedication. Eighty-six UBTech students participated in the event, showcasing their talents across various disciplines. The results were nothing short of remarkable, as UBTech students clinched a staggering 51 medals, marking a record-breaking achievement.  Twenty-four students secured gold medals, setting yet another record. UBTech emerged as one of the top three institutions, taking home the highest number of medals in the state. Of the 86 competitors [...]

UBTech Titans Shine at State SkillsUSA Competition2024-05-01T15:42:14-06:00

March 2024

Sparking Success: UBTech’s Electrical Technician Program and Instructor Brant Monsen Shine Bright

2024-03-21T09:23:50-06:00

Sparking Success: UBTech's Electrical Technician Program and Instructor Brant Monsen Shine Bright At Uintah Basin Technical College (UBTech), the surge in success within the Electrical Technician Program is not by chance but by careful design and industry collaboration. UBTech Business and Trades Director, Tim Miller, credits the program's growth to strategic partnerships, a well-crafted curriculum, and the expertise of an experienced electrician turned dedicated instructor, Brant Monsen. Under Monsen's guidance, the program has witnessed a remarkable spark in enrollment. From a modest beginning with 17 students in FY 2022, the numbers have escalated to over 80 students currently enrolled [...]

Sparking Success: UBTech’s Electrical Technician Program and Instructor Brant Monsen Shine Bright2024-03-21T09:23:50-06:00

February 2024

UBTech Graduate Kristopher Morgan Earns Runner-Up Recognition in National Skills Competition

2024-02-29T14:20:37-07:00

 UBTech Graduate Kristopher Morgan Earns Runner-Up Recognition in National Skills Competition In a remarkable display of skill and determination, Kristopher Morgan, a graduate of UBTech and a diesel mechanic at BHI, recently secured the runner-up position in a national competition held by SkillsUSA. The competition aimed to select the United States Representative for the prestigious WorldSkills event scheduled to take place in France in the fall of 2024. Morgan, with his background in diesel mechanics, advanced through multiple elimination rounds, showcasing his expertise and versatility in various technical challenges. One notable task involved designing the hydraulic system of a [...]

UBTech Graduate Kristopher Morgan Earns Runner-Up Recognition in National Skills Competition2024-02-29T14:20:37-07:00

 Custom Fit Helps Businesses with Training & Funding

2024-02-14T12:03:43-07:00

 Custom Fit Helps Businesses with Training & Funding  By Lezlee Whiting Uintah Basin businesses have a powerful ally in Custom Fit - a 40-year-old customized training and funding program offered through the State of Utah and Uintah Basin Technical College. Custom Fit helps your business find trainings your employees need and can build customized trainings for your workforce. It also has funding available to help businesses of all sizes with 40 percent of the cost of training. The company contributes 60 percent. The training can be done anywhere: at UBTech, online, out of the area, and even out of state. [...]

 Custom Fit Helps Businesses with Training & Funding2024-02-14T12:03:43-07:00

January 2024

UBTech Graduate and BHI Employee Announced Finalist For WorldSkills Competition in France 2024

2024-01-26T13:23:08-07:00

UBTech Graduate and BHI Employee Announced Finalist For WorldSkills Competition in France 2024 Kristopher Morgan, a UBTech graduate and diesel mechanic at BHI, has not just excelled in his career but has now solidified his position as one of the final two competitors representing the United States at the prestigious WorldSkills competition in France, scheduled for September 2024. Morgan's journey from an online charter school student to a promising diesel mechanic is a testament to the power of passion, perseverance, and seizing unique opportunities. In 2021, he discovered the chance to pursue tuition-free college courses in a hands-on environment [...]

UBTech Graduate and BHI Employee Announced Finalist For WorldSkills Competition in France 20242024-01-26T13:23:08-07:00

December 2023

Integrated Water Management Partners with Uintah Basin Technical College to Provide Scholarships

2023-12-07T09:32:05-07:00

Integrated Water Management Partners with Uintah Basin Technical College to Provide Scholarships Integrated Water Management (IWM), a prominent environmentally friendly waste handling facility in the Uintah Basin, has announced a partnership with Uintah Basin Technical College (UBTech) aimed at supporting local education and fostering a better community. As part of its commitment to the region, IWM is donating to UBTech scholarships, with a unique emphasis on helping underserved students pursue technical education. IWM's decision to collaborate with UBTech comes from a deep-rooted commitment to enhancing the local community and strengthening the workforce trained by the College. The partnership aims [...]

Integrated Water Management Partners with Uintah Basin Technical College to Provide Scholarships2023-12-07T09:32:05-07:00

October 2023

WCF commits to aiding Uintah Basin students through substantial donation to UBTech

2023-10-24T08:36:02-06:00

WCF commits to aiding Uintah Basin students through substantial donation to UBTech Wildlife Conservation Foundation (WCF) has solidified its commitment to education and community development through a strategic partnership with Uintah Basin Technical College. This partnership will provide students at UBTech with valuable scholarships that foster technical skills and empower the local workforce. As a respected conservation group and active participant in the community, WCF recognizes the importance of giving back to the community that has supported its endeavor, said Kevin Richens, President of WCF. The partnership with UBTech involves a substantial donation of $25,000. The funds will be [...]

WCF commits to aiding Uintah Basin students through substantial donation to UBTech2023-10-24T08:36:02-06:00
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